Patty Mills' great season with the Spurs

July 3, 2014 3:14 PM

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San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, right, of Australia, greets Anthony Allsup, left, and his nine-month-old son, Ethan, on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Bandera/1604 H-E-B in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/For the Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, right, of Australia, greets Anthony Allsup, left, and his nine-month-old son, Ethan, on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Bandera/1604 H-E-B in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/For ... more

Michelle Cabezas, left, who drove from Houston for the event, takes a selfie after getting an autograph from San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Bandera/1604 H-E-B in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/For the Express-News) less

Michelle Cabezas, left, who drove from Houston for the event, takes a selfie after getting an autograph from San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Bandera/1604 H-E-B in San ... more

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Jessica Vidaurri holds up a sign as she waits in line to see San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Bandera/1604 H-E-B in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/For the Express-News)

Jessica Vidaurri holds up a sign as she waits in line to see San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Bandera/1604 H-E-B in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/For the Express-News)

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San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills celebrates in the team's lockeroom after winning the NBA Championship against the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center, Sunday, June 15, 2014.

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills celebrates in the team's lockeroom after winning the NBA Championship against the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center, Sunday, June 15, 2014.

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills holds the trophy after Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat as San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, Cory Joseph, Matt Bonner, and Boris Diaw looks on Sunday June 15, 2014 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 104-87. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills holds the trophy after Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat as San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, Cory Joseph, Matt Bonner, and Boris Diaw looks on Sunday June 15, ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills celebrate late in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Sunday June 15, 2014 at the AT&T Center.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills celebrate late in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Sunday June 15, 2014 at the AT&T Center.

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (from left), Aron Baynes, and Tim Duncan react Wednesday June 18, 2014 during the river parade for the San Antonio Spurs after the team captured their fifth NBA championship.

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (from left), Aron Baynes, and Tim Duncan react Wednesday June 18, 2014 during the river parade for the San Antonio Spurs after the team captured their fifth NBA championship.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, Boris Diaw, Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills, and Tiago Splitter celebrate on the bench late in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Sunday June 15, 2014 at the AT&T Center. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, Boris Diaw, Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills, and Tiago Splitter celebrate on the bench late in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Sunday June 15, 2014 at the AT&T ... more

Greg Popovich instructs Patty Mills and Manu Ginobili during a free throw as the San Antonio Spurs play the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the AT&T Center on May 21, 2014.

Greg Popovich instructs Patty Mills and Manu Ginobili during a free throw as the San Antonio Spurs play the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the AT&T Center on May 21, 2014.

Greg Popovich instructs Patty Mills and Manu Ginobili during a free throw as the San Antonio Spurs play the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the AT&T Center on May 21, 2014.

Greg Popovich instructs Patty Mills and Manu Ginobili during a free throw as the San Antonio Spurs play the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the AT&T Center on May 21, 2014.

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (from left), Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili watch second half action in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday May 27, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (from left), Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili watch second half action in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday May 27, 2014 ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams during second half action of Game 2 in the Western Conference Finals Wednesday May 21, 2014 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-77. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams during second half action of Game 2 in the Western Conference Finals Wednesday May 21, 2014 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills shoots between Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (from left), Shawn Marion, and Wayne Ellington during second half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Sunday May 4, 2014 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 119-96. The Spurs advance to face Portland in the Western Conference semifinals. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills shoots between Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (from left), Shawn Marion, and Wayne Ellington during second half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western Conference ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills gets up after missing the last shot of game six in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, May 2, 2014. The Mavericks won 113-111 to even the series at 3-3. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills gets up after missing the last shot of game six in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, ... more

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Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard looks for room around San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills during first half action of Game 5 in the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday May 14, 2014 at the AT&T Center.

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard looks for room around San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills during first half action of Game 5 in the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday May 14, 2014 at the AT&T Center.

San Antonio Spurs fans show their support for Australian Patty Mills before the start of game three in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The series is tied at 1-1. less

San Antonio Spurs fans show their support for Australian Patty Mills before the start of game three in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (from left), Tim Duncan, Patty Mills, and Kawhi Leonard watch late second half action of Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers from the bench Saturday May 10, 2014 at the Moda Center in Portland, OR. The Spurs won 118-103. less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (from left), Tim Duncan, Patty Mills, and Kawhi Leonard watch late second half action of Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers from the ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during first half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday May 4, 2014 at the AT&T Center. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during first half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday May 4, 2014 at the ... more

Officials try to break up a scuffle between Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher and San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Mills and OKlahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka were called for a double technical after the scuffle. The Thunder won 111-105. less

Officials try to break up a scuffle between Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher and San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Mills and OKlahoma City ... more

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Spurs guard Patty Mills interacts with the team from Marist College Canberra (Australia), his alma mater, at a game at the AT&T Center in January.

Spurs guard Patty Mills interacts with the team from Marist College Canberra (Australia), his alma mater, at a game at the AT&T Center in January.

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Spurs guard Patty Mills interacts with the team from Marist College Canberra (Australia), his alma mater, at a game at the AT&T Center in January.

Spurs guard Patty Mills interacts with the team from Marist College Canberra (Australia), his alma mater, at a game at the AT&T Center in January.

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Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs saves the ball from going out of bounds during second-half NBA action against the Dallas Mavericks at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. The Spurs won the game, 112-90. less

Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs saves the ball from going out of bounds during second-half NBA action against the Dallas Mavericks at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. The Spurs won the game, ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (8), of Australia, attempts to save a loose ball that was going out of bounds during NBA action against the Dallas Mavericks at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Mills committed a turnover on the play. less

San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (8), of Australia, attempts to save a loose ball that was going out of bounds during NBA action against the Dallas Mavericks at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Mills ... more

Canberra (Australia) Grammar School's basketball team interacts with Spurs guard Patty Mills at the AT&T Center after a December game. This team toured the United States and played an exhibition against Central Catholic. less

Canberra (Australia) Grammar School's basketball team interacts with Spurs guard Patty Mills at the AT&T Center after a December game. This team toured the United States and played an exhibition against Central ... more

Spurs' Patty Mills (08) reacts after sinking a three-pointer joined by teammate Jeff Ayres (11) against the Memphis Grizzlies at the home opener at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. (Kin Man Hui/San Antonio Express-News) less

Spurs' Patty Mills (08) reacts after sinking a three-pointer joined by teammate Jeff Ayres (11) against the Memphis Grizzlies at the home opener at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. (Kin Man Hui/San ... more